Scout Vespers
Scout Oath
Scout Law
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Scout Oath
On my
honor...
I PROMISE. By giving your word, you are promising
to make every effort to live by the high ideals of the
Scout Oath. Your success is a measure of your honor. As
a Scout, you must hold your honor sacred.
...I will
do my best...
I WILL ALWAYS GIVE 100 PERCENT. You have many
talents, skills, and interests. Do your best with them,
and use them for good purposes. Don't be satisfied with
less than your best effort even when less is required of
you. Measure your achievements against your own high
standards, not against the performance of others. As a
Scout and throughout your life, you will have
opportunities to learn and to help many people. You will
also be faced with challenges that may severely test
you. Use your abilities to do your very best. That is
what Scouting requires.
...To do
my duty to God...
Your Family and religious leaders teach you to
know and love God and the ways in which God can be
served. As a Scout, you do your duty to God by following
the wisdom of those teachings in your daily life, and by
respecting the rights of others to have their own
religious beliefs.
...and my
country...
As you study our country's history you learn
about the men and women who toiled to make America great
-- most contributed in quiet ways. Others sacrificed
their lives for our country. All of them did their part
to build the nation we have today. Help keep the United
States strong by obeying its laws. Learn about our
system of government and your role as a citizen and
future voter. Do all you can to help your family and
neighbors live happy, productive lives. The land itself
is an important part of our national heritage. Work for
the conservation of our natural resources. Teach others
respect for the land. Your efforts really will make a
difference.
... and to
obey the Scout Law;...
The twelve points of the Scout Law are the rules
of Scouting. They are also rules you can apply to your
whole life. The scout Law sets forth ideals to live up
to. By using the Scout Law as a guide, you will know you
are always doing your best. Others will respect you for
the way you live. More importantly, you will respect
yourself.
... To
help other people at all times;...
There are many people who need you. Your young
shoulders can help them carry their burdens. A cheerful
smile and a helpful hand will make life easier for many
who need assistance. By helping whenever aid is needed
and by doing a Good Turn Daily, you prove yourself a
Scout. You are doing your part to make this a better
world.
... To
keep myself physically strong, ...
Take care of your body. Protect it and develop it
so that it will serve you well for an entire lifetime --
that means eating nutritious foods and being active to
build strength and endurance. It also means avoiding
drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and any other practices that
can destroy your health.
...
mentally awake,...
Develop your mind. Strive to increase your
knowledge and make the greatest use of your abilities.
Be curious about the world around you. Learn all you can
both in class and beyond school. With an open attitude
and the willingness to ask questions, you will get the
most out of your life.
... and
morally straight.
To be a person of strong character, guide your
life with honesty, purity, and justice. Respect and
defend the rights of all people. Your relationships with
others should be honest and open. Be clean in your
speech and actions, and faithful in your religious
beliefs. The values you follow as a Scout will help you
become virtuous and self-reliant.
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